On 13 January 2007, thousands of Scientologists and guests from the United Nations, the United States Embassy and European news organizations attended the momentous celebration of the grand opening of the Church of Scientology Berlin.

Dr. Jürgen Redhardt, Professor Emeritus of Giessen University: “Applying Scientology in today’s Germany can mean to understand oneself better. It is my conviction that Dianetics and Scientology are able to assist in catapulting
people’s awareness into new realms of understanding.”

Dr. Hubertus Mynarek, Theologian and Sociologist: “The enormous variety of new initiatives, which we are experiencing, needs a spiritual-cultural place of strength and rest—which produces unity. May this house be a true temple of this spirit!”

Scientologists and other public crossed the threshold to be among the first to tour the new Church of Scientology Berlin.

The Public Information Center in the Berlin Church is open to anyone and provides visitors with answers to their most pressing questions about Dianetics, Scientology and L. Ron Hubbard.

Wall to wall displays furnish in-depth and comprehensible information on key principles and tenets of the Church.

The Berlin chapel is the setting for Sunday Services, Weddings and Naming Ceremonies.

This Church of Scientology, 4,000 square-meters and six stories high, is now open seven days a week, offering the entire gamut of individual and social betterment programs as a true reflection of the world scope of Scientology.

BERLIN, GERMANY

A BEACON OF FREEDOM IN GERMANY’S CAPITAL CITY

January 13, 2007

On 13 January 2007, thousands of Scientologists and guests from the United Nations, the United States Embassy and European news organizations attended the momentous celebration of the grand opening of the Church of Scientology Berlin.

Scientologists and guests from 31 nations gathered on January 13, 2007, to unveil the new spectacular home of the Church of Scientology Berlin. A recognized architectural landmark in the city’s Charlottenburg District at the corner of Otto-Suhr-Allee and Cauer Street, the six-story glass and steel structure includes an extensive audiovisual public information center on Scientology beliefs and practices, its Founder L. Ron Hubbard and the Church’s secular community outreach programs combating drug abuse, illiteracy, criminality, immorality and human rights violations.

The Berlin chapel is the setting for Sunday Services, Weddings and Naming Ceremonies.

Over 5,000 Scientologists and guests, as well as local officials attended the event. Honored speakers included foremost religious scholars Professor Jurgen Redhardt of Giessen University and Dr. Hubertus Mynarek, former dean of theology at the University of Vienna, and renowned proponent of religious rights, Mr. Almog Burstin, a founding member of the European Foundation for Human Rights and Tolerance.

When the ribbon came down, all united in proclaiming a new day for freedom in this former seat of intolerance.

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